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This position opening is available for 1st shift starting weekly on Monday's.

Shift hours are Monday - Thursday, with overtime as required, from 6: 45pm - 5: 15am.

$27.65/hour plus $0.55/hour shift differential

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Attaches case identifiers to materials and identifying information to pallet; transports finished product to and from warehouse staging area.

• Operates material handling equipment safely and efficiently to minimize risk to personnel and damage to inventory and equipment.

• Demonstrates safe work practices to prevent on the job injuries by following all company and OSHA safety regulations.

• Performs accurate and timely record keeping, including but not limited to; production recording and data collection information; direct issues components and reconciles work orders where appropriate.

• Follows all standard operating procedures. Performs changeover and set up for production runs.

• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily work order.

• Reads work order\schedule specifications to determine work procedures and material requirements.

• Assures that material transferred and placed for use on packaging lines is accurate and timely. This includes, but is not limited to raw goods, packaging materials, containers, caps, etc.

• Moves work materials from mezzanine to production line, dumps product into bin and or vibratory feeder, using pallet jacks, hand reach lift, electric hoist, electric or air barrel dumpers; operates palletizing and de-palletizing equipment.

• Recycles all materials including, but not limited to, cardboard, plastic, shrink wrap, and paper.

• Performs routine battery changes on forklifts.

• Assists in the training of new Material Handlers and ongoing training of current employees.

• Communicates material handling/processing information to coworkers in a timely manner to ensure efficient operation of the production line.

• Inspects machinery/equipment and work floor conditions to ensure compliance with company safety and sanitation standards.

• Visually inspects all incoming materials and outgoing product to maintain company quality standards.

• Identifies daily production problems by observing machine operation, reading schedules/work orders and reporting information to appropriate supervisory staff.

• Monitors and audits material inventory and informs supervisor of needs or discrepancies.

• Performs other duties as assigned – not an essential function.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Possess a high school diploma or GED.

• Onsite training specific to job responsibilities.

• Must obtain forklift certification.

• Sign off on the Material Handler qualification checklists, lock-out tag-out, following appropriate training.

• Skill in operating material moving equipment in a safe and conscientious manner.

• Performs basic math operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide).

• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

• Ability to work as a productive member of a team.

• Ability to work at a rapid pace for continuous periods of time.

• Ability to organize and work on multiple tasks concurrently.

• Ability to deal effectively with persons representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view.

• Communicates effectively with plant personnel in a courteous and cooperative manner.

SQF:

• Responsible for reporting any food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

• Responsible for following cGMP’s

• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and good housekeeping

• Ensure all food safety and quality records are completed accurately and timely

• Follow all appropriate equipment cleaning procedures.

This position is in a manufacturing plant environment, works around moving mechanical parts, is exposed to airborne particles, and works around motorized vehicles.

Must be able to lift up to 80lbs

Physical Requirements:

Hearing, speaking: Continuously. Must communicate with others and discriminate sounds with machines

Vision: Continuously

Balancing: Occasionally to Frequently depending on the work environment.

Standing: Frequently to Continuously

Walking: Frequently to Continuously

Forward bend in standing: Occasionally

Rotation in standing: Occasionally to Frequently

Elevated work: Rarely to Occasionally with 2-3 lb bar at crown level up to 1-2 mins

Floor to waist lift: Frequently to Occasionally up to 50 lbs, Rarely up to 80 lbs

Waist to crown lift: Rarely up to 30 lbs

Horizontal lift: Occasionally to Frequently up to 50 lbs, Rarely 80 lbs

Front carry: Rarely to Occasionally 50 lbs up to 25 feet

One hand carry: Rarely to Occasionally 40 lbs up to 25 feet

Push: Occasionally up to 80 lbs

Pull: Occasionally up to 80 lbs

Left hand grip: Occasionally to Frequently up to 50 lbs

Right hand grip: Occasionally to Frequently up to 50 lbs

Pinch Grip: Occasionally to Frequently

Right and Left hand coordination: continuous with average eye/hand coordination

Stair Climbing: Occasionally to frequently: Up to 100 stairs/day

Climbing: Occasionally

Squatting: Occasionally

Kneeling: Rarely

Stooping: Occasionally

Reaching: Frequently

Crawling: Rarely

Crouching: Occasionally

Twisting/Spinning Drum: Rarely to Occasionally up to 150 lb drum

Repetitive Motions: Shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, fingers: Frequently to Continuously: Including twisting wrist, ulnar deviation, bag cutting.

Moderate to Heavy Work: Force from 30-50 lbs occasionally to frequently and up to 80 lbs rarely.